Orange in wine & meads

Nov 21, 2005 1 Replies

I have several wines and meads that I used fresh squeezed orange juice along with grating the rind (being careful not to hit the white pith) and all of the batches are turning out very bitter after 2.5- 3 years of bulk aging. All were fermented dry which I prefer overall and using various yeast, I'd like to bottle these batches but not sure if the bitterness will age out. I was considering adding glycerin or potassium sorbate along with honey to back sweeten but not experienced enough to know what would be the best way to go.



Any input appreciated.



Rick


Are you SURE you did not get any of the pith with that zest? I made that mistake in 98 and the mead is still bitter, sorry to say. It did attenuate, but this is not something I would give to anyone. I made some into vinegar, it's a good vinegar base.

I used lemons only and am more careful with zesting now.

Joe

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